feverishness
/'fi:vəriʃnis/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A state of having a fever; an abnormally high body temperature: "Feverishness" refers to the condition of being feverish, often characterized by an elevated body temperature, typically as a sign of illness or infection.
- A state of intense agitation, excitement, or activity: "Feverishness" can also describe a non-physical state of being extremely excited, nervous, or hurried, as if one had a fever.
Usage and Examples
- Noun (Medical Condition):
- The child's feverishness was a clear sign of the flu.
- The doctor noted the patient's feverishness and ordered tests.
- Noun (State of Agitation):
- There was a feverishness in the office as they rushed to meet the deadline.
- The feverishness of the crowd grew as the concert start time approached.
Advanced Usage
- "with feverishness": describing an action done with intense haste or excitement.
- She packed her bags with feverishness, eager to begin her journey.
- "a sense of feverishness": describing a pervasive feeling of agitation.
- A sense of feverishness hung in the air before the election results were announced.
Variants and Related Words
- Feverish (adj): having or showing the symptoms of a fever; or, characterized by intense activity or emotion.
- He felt feverish and weak. (Medical)
- The city was in a feverish state of preparation. (Agitated)
- Fever (n): an abnormally high body temperature, often due to illness.
- She stayed home from school because of a high fever.
Synonyms
- Pyrexia (n): a technical term for fever.
- Febricity (n): the condition of having a fever.
- Agitation (n): a state of anxiety or nervous excitement.
- Frenzy (n): a state or period of uncontrolled excitement or wild behavior.
Antonyms
- Apathy (n): lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
- Calmness (n): the state or quality of being free from agitation or strong emotion.
- Normothermia (n): a normal body temperature.
Noun
- a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection